Cruz Bay, St. John Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, July 26 at Cruz Bay, St. John, Puerto Rico. There are 13h 01m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:55 AM to sunset at 6:56 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Cruz Bay, St. John.
Daylight by month in Cruz Bay, St. John
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 09m | |
| Feb | 6:47 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 33m | |
| Mar | 6:28 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 01m | |
| Apr | 6:03 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 33m | |
| May | 5:46 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 00m | |
| JunLongest | 5:43 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 14m | |
| Jul | 5:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 08m | |
| Aug | 6:01 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 45m | |
| Sep | 6:07 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 15m | |
| Oct | 6:13 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 44m | |
| Nov | 6:25 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 17m | |
| DecShortest | 6:43 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 02m |
Longest day around June 21 (13h 14m), shortest around December 21 (11h 02m). That is a swing of 2h 12m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Cruz Bay, St. John
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Cruz Bay, St. John’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Cruz Bay, St. John runs from about 11h 02m at the shortest day to 13h 14m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Cruz Bay, St. John tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cruz Bay, St. John today?+
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 6:56 PM at Cruz Bay, St. John, Puerto Rico. First light (dawn) is around 5:32 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:20 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Cruz Bay, St. John get today?+
Sunday, July 26 has 13h 01m of daylight at Cruz Bay, St. John. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Cruz Bay, St. John?+
The longest day at Cruz Bay, St. John is around June 21 with 13h 14m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 11h 02m. That is a swing of 2h 12m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:26 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Cruz Bay, St. John's exact coordinates (18.333°, -64.794°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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